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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,958.75, 376,694.73 and 152,100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,958.75, 376,694.73 and 152,100.18 is: 209,904.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,958.75 : 376,694.73 = 152,100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,958.75/376,694.73 = 152,100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,958.75x = 376,694.73 × 152,100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,958.75x = 57,295,336,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295,336,238.05/272,958.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,904.74

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